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The Husky HackerAaron Ashley

Hey there! I'm a cybersecurity enthusiast, systems administrator, and content creator focused on the offensive side of security. I run The Husky Hacker YouTube channel and this blog, sharing CTF write-ups, OSCP prep guides, and real-world security insights.

This underdog is here to paint the town blue.

Background

I've been a sys admin and field tech for over 5 years, working with enterprise IT infrastructure and networks. That background gave me a deep understanding of how systems work — and more importantly, how they can be broken.

My passion is offensive security. I study and practice penetration testing through platforms like Hack The Box, Proving Grounds, and TryHackMe — and I document everything so others can learn alongside me.

Certifications

PNPT
Practical Network Penetration Tester
TCM Security
WEB
The Husky Hacker Website
thehuskyhacker.com

Experience

Systems Administrator / Field Tech5+ Years

Enterprise IT infrastructure, system management, and network administration.

Offensive Security ResearcherOngoing

CTF competitions, penetration testing practice on Hack The Box and Proving Grounds.

Content CreatorOngoing

Writing cybersecurity blog posts and recording YouTube tutorials for the community.

Skills & Tools

Penetration TestingActive DirectoryBuffer OverflowWeb App SecurityLinux PrivEscWindows PrivEscCTF ChallengesNetwork SecurityOSCPPNPTMetasploitBurp SuiteNmapPython
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